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Chapter I. Introductory Remarks. 

Chapter II. Stage, How to Make, etc. ±n drawing-rooms 
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The Curtain; how to attach it, and raise it, etc. 

Chapter III. Arrangement of Scenery. How to hang it; 
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Passing Trains, Lightning, Chimes, Sound of Horses' Hoofs, Shots. 

Chapter VII. Scene Painting. 

Chapter VIII. A Word to the Property Man. 

Chapter IX. To the Stage Manager. 

Chapter X. The Business Manager. 



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WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD 



AN INCIDENT OF KING ARTHUR'S COURT 



MARJORIE BENTON COOKE 



Copyright, 1906, by The Dramatic Publishing Company 



CHICAGO AND NEW YORK 

THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY 



IwoiiuuNc* .heceived 

DEC 15 1906 

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CHARACTERS. 

King Arthur, disguised as a gardener's boy. 

Sir Geraint, 1 

Sir Gawain, ! 

}- Knights of King Arthur's Court. 
Sir Ewaine j 

Sir Pellias, J 

King Leodegrance. 

The Gardener. 

Lady Guinevere. 



WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD. 



[Scene. — A small summer-house or pavilion in the garden of 
King" Leodegrance's Palace. The walls of the stage may be 
covered with a tissue paper lattice-work, or hung with some 
(sort of drapery \ to suggest a pavilion. There is an entrance 
at back, and pots and boxes of flowers are set about in the 
summer-house. There are a few chairs and a table for furni- 
ture. Discovered the Gardener, snipping the flowers in boxes. 
Enter Sir Geraint] 

Sir Geraint. Has the Lady Guinevere fared forth yet to-day, 
Gardener ? 

Gardener. \Touching cap.] No, Milord, not yet. She 
never comes until the sun is high. These great folk miss the 
best o' a garden, begging your pardon, sir, forbye they lie a-bed 
until the dew is gone and 

Sir Geraint. Peace ! Who comes here ? [Gardener goes 
to door and peers out.] 

Gardener. I know him not, Milord. Some Prince of the 
household, I misdoubt me not. [He steps aside to allow Sir 
Gawain to enter.] 

Sir Gawain. What ? Sir Geraint ? By my faith ! What 
make you at the court of Leodegrance ? 

Sir Geraint. I come not of my own accord, Sir Knight, but 
at the behest of one who calls himself the White Knight 

Sir Gawain. White Knight — say'st thou ? I too am come 
from an encounter with such an one. Say on. 

Sir Geraint. This Knight and I did meet in combat, and we 
did agree, that he who was vanquished should get him to the 
lady of the victor, and serve her valiantly for seven days. 

Sir Gawain- In some such manner was I vanquished, and on 
the same excuse you find me here ! Gardener, does some one 
come ? 



4 WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD. 

[Gardener limps to door and peers out.] 
Gardener. Another noble is at hand, Milord. 
[Enter Sir Pellias.] 

Sir Geraint. The armor bespeaks Pellias, if I mistake not. 

Sir Pellias. Sir Gawain, on my life, and Sir Geraint ! Well 
met, Messires, what make you here ? 

Sir Gawain. Nay, let the latest comer speak the first. 

Sir Pellias. Right gladly. I lately met a Knight in combat, 
and was overthrown, but ere we fought we did agree that the 
conquered one should serve the mistress of the winning Knight 
for seven days. [Sir Gawain and Sir Geraint look at one an- 
other and laugh. J 

Sir Geraint. A White Knight was it, on a snow-white steed? 

Sir Pellias. The same. What know you of him ? 

Sir Gawain. We two are sent here on the self-same mission, 
to serve the Lady Guinevere ? 

Sir Pellias. What — thou, Gawain, and thou too, Geraint ? 
Pardie. I've pleasant bedfellows ! 

Sir Geraint. We wait the Lady's coming even now. She's 
wont to walk the garden at this hour, the ancient gardener tells 
me. [Gardener goes to door again, and looks out.] 

Gardener. Messires, another comes. [Enter Sir Ewaine. 
Gardener goes out.] 

Sir Ewaine. [Astonished,] Messires ! 

All. Welcome, Sir Ewaine ! Whence comest thou ? 

Sir Ewaine. I have done battle with a Knight who over- 
came me, and 

All. A White Knight ? 

Sir Ewaine. The same — a man of iron. Know'st thou 
aught of him ? 

Sir Geraint. We all are here to serve the Lady Guinevere ! 

Sir Ewaine. What say ye ? Well-a-day, 'tis spring, Mes- 
sires, and spring's as fair in a lady's garden as on the highway ! 
But soft — she comes. 

[Enter Lady Guinevere. She turns at door and speaks to 
ladies without.] 

Lady G. Await me, Ladies, I'll return anon. [Starts.] 
How now, Messires ? [Knights doff hats and sink to their 
knees.] 



WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD. 5 

Sir Pellias. Princess, we are four Knights of King Arthur, 
hight Sir Geraint, Sir Gawain, Sir Ewaine and Sir Pellias. We 
come from battle with a While Knight, who hath overthrown 
us all. But ere we fought we made assurance that the con- 
quered Knights should serve the victor's lady seven days. Lady 
Guinevere, we're at thy feet, to do thy least command. 

Lady G- Messires, I thank you for your courtesy, and bid 
you welcome to my father's court. [She advances to chair 
down l. Gardener's Boy enters at back, and potters about 
boxes. \ I pray you rise. [They rise and group themselves 
about her.] I know not to what service I can set ye. The 
White Knight must be invincible. 

Sir Geraint. Lady, he is a man of iron ! His blows fall like 
the lightning flashes and with power unspeakable. 

[Enter Gardener and seizes Boy.] 

Gardener. How now, sirrah — thou'rt idling here, art thou ? 
[Drags Boy before Lady G. All turn in surprise.] Your 
pardon, Lady ; pardon, good Messires, but, Princess, this lazy, 
lout of a boy hath done me grievous wrong, and I would implore 
thy permission to drive him hence. 

Sir Ewaine. Get thee gone, fellow. Trouble not the lady's 
ears with thy troubles. 

Lady G. Let him speak. What hath the boy done, Gar- 
dener ? 

Gardener. The knave takes holidays unto himself, when- 
ever the spirit moveth him, so to-day when he returned I laid a 
staff about his ears, and what think you the lout did to me, your 
Highness ? 

Lady G. I know not, Gardener. 

Gardener. He took the staff to me! [Knights all laugh 
heartily. Lady G. smiles.'] 

Lady G. Boy, what hast thou to say ? 

Boy. Turn about with the staff's fair play, Milady ! 

Sir Geraint. How dare you, sirrah, keep your cap upon your 
head before this lady and her lords ? 

Lady G. Let be. It ill beseems a gentle like thyself to have 
to do with such a saucy fellow. I prithee take no heed of him, 
and I will deal with him as is befitting. Begone. [Gardener 
and "Boy go out. Lady G- rises. 

Lady G. And now, Messires, I prithee, come with me unto 
my father, that he may give you welcome to our court 

Sir Pellias- Methinks, Miladi, that thy father cometh to us. 



6 WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD. 

[Enter King Leodegrance in haste.] 

King. L. My daughter — my daughter 

Lady G- Father, what hath befallen thee ? [She goes to 
him and takes his hand.] 

King L. Alack — alack, the Duke of Northumber hath ap- 
peared again this day without the castle wall, and given chal- 
lenge. He demands that I come forth to-morrow day, with 
seven knights and stand against his assault else will he seize 
three castles of mine on the borders of Northumber, and demand 
thy hand in marriage. 

Lady G. [Quickly. J My father, we must look for cham- 
pions. 

King L- But where ? The White Knight, who once before 
came to our rescue, hath departed hence, 1 know not where. 

Lady G. Messires, you hear my father's news. Ye are 
pledged to serve me seven days, so, as your first duty, I ordain 
that ye go forth to-morrow day for to meet this Duke of 
Northumber. 

Sir Gawain. Not so, Lady, not so. For though we are 
pledged to thy service, yet are we not pledged to the service of 
thy father. We have no quarrel with the Duke of Northumber. 
We are Knights of King Arthur, nor may we, except at his com- 
mand, take any foreign quarrel on us, in service of another 
King. 

Lady G. [Sneeringly.] Either thou art marvellous faithful 
to thy King, Sir Gawain, or thou art afeared of this Duke of 
Northumber. 

Sir Gawain. [Angrily. \ No Knight had found the courage, 
Lady, to speak that word to me ! 

King L. Come, my daughter, let us go consider whence to 
turn for help. It is not fitting thou should'st sue these lords for 
favors. 

Lady G. Sue, do I not, your Highness. I had thought 'twas 
mine to command, through honorable contract of these Messires 
with the White Knight. It seems I have misconstrued. Let 
us go. [They go out hand in hand. Lords stand abashed.] 

Sir Geraint. By my oath, the lady's scorn is biting! 

Sir Ewaine. Let's be about some business, else she come 
again and flay us. Come, sirs. [They go out. Enter l/ieGax- 
dener's Boy.] 

Boy. Thus it is they do obey me. [Calls.] Gardener — 
come hither. [Gardener appears at door.] 

Gardener. What now, you lout ? Dost call me hither like 



WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD. J 

a servant? [Sweeps low courtesy.] What would your Majesty 
with me ? 

' Boy. Enough. Get you to the Princess Guinevere and bear 
a message which I shall give you. Offer her first this token. 
[He lakes pearl necklace off his neck a?id gives it to Gardener, 
who fingers it curiously.] Tell her to send viands from her 
table here to me, and order those four knights to serve me here 
with all due courtesy. Tell her to order them that for the re- 
maining days of service they be servants unto me. 

Gardener. Art mad ? Should'st I deliver such a message, 
it would cost thy life or mine. 

Boy. Do as I say. But disobey me in a single point and it 
will go hard with thee. [He makes threatening gesture at old 
man.] 

Gardener. I go. [He starts to go, but looks back, slyly. 
Aside.] Thus will I contrive his destruction ! [He goes out.] 

Boy. These haughty lords shall bite the dust ere I am 
through with them. Then with their aid I shall again succor 
my lady from her enemy. I think she doth suspect 

[Enter Lady G. hastily.] 

Lady G. Thou hast sent me a token. How earnest thou by 
it, Boy ? 

Boy. From the fair hands of her I love, I had it, Lady. 

Lady G- Oh ! ... A strange request that these four princes 
be sent to serve the gardener's boy. 

Boy. Dost thou not trust me, Lady ? 

Lady G. Unto death. 

Boy. I have a plan to set the Duke of Northumber running 
to retreat in a way to his misliking. 

Lady G. Oh, sir, I thank thee ! I'll send the knights at once. 
[She starts to go. Hears voices, and looks out door.] They 
are at hand. [Calls.] Messires ! [Four knights appear at 
door and enter.] Milords — when I commanded ye to take 
upon yourselves my quarrel with the Duke of Northumber, ye 
refused, and Sir Gawain spoke angry words but ill befitting one 
who serveth. Accordingly I have a penance that ye shall per- 
form. Go ye, and fetch some food hither, and serve this 
gardener's boy, as if he were a royal knight. And when ye 
have so served him, ye shall henceforth, for the remaining seven 
days, do whatsoe'er he may ordain. [She. turns haughtily and 
goes out.] 

Sir Gawain. [Angrily.] Messires, the Lady hath wantonly 



8 WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD. 

put a great insult upon us ! As we are bound to serve her, we 
shall obey, but by the rood, when we have served him thus, I'll 
slay him with my hands. His head I'll put into a sack and send 
him to the Lady Guinevere as answer to her affront. [He 
strides about in great anger.] 

Sir Ewaine. Sir Pellias, since porters there must be to fetch 
the viands forth, let us act that capacity for the rogue ! 

Sir P. So be it. [They go out.] 

Sir Geraint. What, villain, would'st thou wear thy cap in 
presence of thy betters ? [He is about to fall on Boy.] 

Sir Gawain. Let be — it matters not — the churl is doomed. 
Best eat well of thy meal when it has come, 'tis like to be thy 
last. 

Boy [Insolently.] We'll see what we shall see, Knight. 
Mayhap I may eat many meals, and mayhap thou may'st serve 
them. [Sir Gawain draws on him.] 

Sir Geraint. Let be — we'll feed him first. [Enter Sir P. 
and Sir E. with tray of viands, which they place on table 
down R. Sir Ger. places chair before it.] Will it please your 
royal highness to be seated here ? [Boy takes place with 
dignity .] 

Boy. [Overbearingly.] Sir Gawain, carve thou the meat ! 

Sir Gawain. [Choking with rage.] Aye, and later I'll 
carve thee ! 

Boy. Thy insolence I shall remember. 

Sir Geraint. [Mockingly.] My lord, be lenient with us, we 
are not wont to do a lackey's service. 

Boy. Tis well ye learn then, for 'tis thy proper sphere. 
[They serve him with mock ceremony .] 

Sir P. Methinks, had I the While Knight here, I'd ride at 
him again, ere I'd take service with his Lady. 

Sir Ewaine. Not so. I'd rather serve the gardener's food, 
than serve as food myself to yonder crows. 

Boy. Well said, Sir Ewaine ! Another slice from off the 
haunch, Lord Gawain. Faith, a good butcher's lost in thee. 
[Sir Gawain serves him haughtily.] 

Sir Gawain. Aye — fatten for the crows, lout ! [The Boy 
rises and looks at them commandingly.] 

Boy. Enough of jest. Messires, now ye will arm yourselves 
and prepare to sally forth with me to meet the Duke of North- 
umber. Sir Gawain, lead Lady Guinevere's palfrey from the 
stables for my use. 

Sir Gawain. It shall be done according to our oath, but 
when we ride forth, Boy, it shall be on a sorry journey for thee. 



WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD. 9 

Boy. Peace, and about it. I'll hear no more of " according 
to our oath." I see too well how thou dost live up to thy com- 
pact with the White Knight — I see how thou dost serve me, in 
accordance with the Princess's order. Honor, Messires, is but 
a word it seems, among the Knights of our King Arthur's 
court ! 

[Enter King L. and Lady G-] 

King L- What madness is this, Guinevere, that you do set 
these lords to serve this hind ? 

Lady G- It is no madness, father. Pray, let be. All will be 
well, if you'll but trust to me. 

King L. Messires, I come to crave your pardon for my 
daughter's whim. She grows unruly, I must give her over to a 
husband's charge. The White Knight, when he comes again, 
must take her and subdue her wilful ways. 

Lady G- Nay, say not so, for I will only plight myself unto 
this gardener's boy ! 

King L. Art mad ? Would'st make a mock and jest of 
me ? 

Lady G. I mock not and I jest not. 

King L- [Furiously. "\ Hold, 'tis enough. Where is this 
loutish boy that causes such dismay ? Stand forth, sirrah. 
[King stands at C, knights about him. Boy stands forth.] 
What — would'st wear thy cap in my presence ? 

Boy. I cannot take my cap off. 

Lady G. I do beseech thee, Messire, take off thy cap to my 
father. 

Boy. At thy bidding, I will take it off. [He takes off stocking 
cap and reveals himself as King Arthur. All fall on knees 
before him.] 

Knights. The King ! 

King L. My Lord — the King, what meanest this ? [King 
Arthur turns to Lady G- and raises her up.] 

King Arthur. How is it with thee, Lady ? 

Lady G. Lord, I am afeared of thy greatness. 

King Arthur. Nay, rather am I afeared of thine. Thy re- 
gard is dearer to me than aught else on earth, Lady. 

Lady G. My regard is thine, O King. 

King Arthur. And thy heart ? 

Lady G. And my heart ! 

King Arthur. Then all is well. Arise, Sir Gawain, Sir 
Geraint, Sir Ewaine, and Sir Pellias, for we must arm against 
the coming fray. 



IO WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD. 

Sir Gawain. Pardon, your Majesty, for what must seem 

King Arthur. Arise. I pardon all of ye for your discourtesy 
to the gardener's boy, but I shall have more to say anon, touch- 
ing your promise to the White Knight. Let's forth into the 
good green world, to love — to fight — to die, if need be, for God 
and my Lady ! To arms ! To arms ! [King Arthur takes 
Lady OPs hands in one of his, and raises his other skyward. 
Knights draw and stand with raised swords.'] 

TABLEAU. 

CURTAIN. 



TOMPKIN'S HIRED MAN 

A Drama in Three Acts 

Price, 25 Cents By EFFIE W. MERRIMAN 

This is a strong play. _ No finer character than Dixey, the hired man, 
has ever been created in American dramatic literature. He compels 
alternate laughter and tears, _ and possesses such quaint ways and so 
much of the milk of human kindness, as to make him a favorite with all 
audiences. The other male characters make good contrasts: Tompkins, 
the prosperous, straightforward farmer; Jerry, the country bumpkin, and 
Remington, the manly young American. Mrs. Tompkins is a strong old 
woman part; Julia, the spoiled daughter; Louise, the leading juvenile, 
and Ruth, the romping soubrette, are all worthy of the best talent. This 
is a fine play of American life; the scene of the three acts being laid 
in the kitchen of Tompkin's farm-house. The settings are quite elabo- 
rate, but easy to manage, as there is no change of scene. We strongly 
recommend "Tompkin's Hired Man" as a sure success. 

CHARACTERS 

Asa Tompkins — A prosperous farmer who cannot tolerate deceit. 

Dixey — The hired man, and one of nature's noblemen. 

John Remington — -A manly young man in love with Louise. 

Jerry — A half-grown, awkward country lad. 

Mrs. Tompkins — A woman with a secret that embitters her. 

Julia — A spoiled child, the only daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins. 

Louise — The daughter whom Mr. Tompkins believes to be his own. 

Ruth — Mr. Tompkin's niece, and a great romp. 

Plays about two hours. 

SYNOPSIS 

Act 1. Sewing carpet rags. "John and I are engaged." "Well, you 
can disengage yourself, for you'll never be married." "Mrs. Clark, she's 
took worse." V/ho makes the cake? Julia declines to sew carpet rags. 
"It would ruin my hands for the piano or my painting." Dixey to the 
rescue. "You take the rags a minute, child, and I'll just give that fire 
a boost." Dixey's story. "It breaks his heart, but he gives her away, 
an' he promises never teh let her know as how he's her father." Enter 
Jerry. "Howdy." John gets a situation in the city. _ Farewell. "It's a 
dandy scheme, all the same. We'll have our party in spite of Aunt Sarah." 
"Oh, I'm so happy." The quartette. Curtain. 

Act 2. Chopping mince meat. The letter. Louise faints. "How dare 
you read a paper that does not concern you? "You have robbed me of 
my father's love." The mother's story. Dinner. "I swan, I guess I 
set this table with a pitchfork." "Now, Lambkin, tell Dixey all 'bout it, 
can't yer?" _ "It looks zif they'd got teh be a change here purty darned 
quick, an' zif I'm the feller 'lected teh bring it 'bout." " None o' my biz- 
ness, I know, but — I am her father !" "It's love the leetle one wants, not 
money." "If I'd been a man, I'd never give my leetle gal away." "I'm 
dead sot on them two prop'sitions." Curtain. 

Act 3. Dixey builds the fire. "Things haint so dangerous when every- 
body's got his stummick full." The telegram. "It means that Louise is 
my promised wife." "By what right do you insinuate that there has 
been treachery under this roof?". "A miserable, dirty, little waif, picked 
up on the streets, and palmed off upon my father as his child!" "Oh 
my wife, your attitude tells a story_ that breaks^ my heart." "Yeh druve 
her to do what she did, an' yeh haint got no right teh blame her now." 
"Friend Tompkins, a third man has taken our leetle gal an' we've 
both got teh larn teh git along without her. We kin all be happy in 
spite o' them two sentimental kids." Curtain. 
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A WOMAN'S HONOR 

A Drama in Four Acts 

By JOHN A* FRASER 

Author of "A Noble Outcast," "Sanitago," "Modern Ananias," etc., etc. 

Price, 25 Cents 

Seven male, three . female characters. Plays two hours. For intense 
dramatic action, thrilling climaxes, uproarious comedy and a story of ab- 
sorbing romantic interest, actors, either professional or amateur, will find 
few plays to equal "A Woman's Honor." With careful rehearsals they 
will find a sure hit is made every time without difficulty. 

CAST OF CHARACTERS 

General Mark Lester. A Hero of the Cuban Ten Years War Lead 

Pedro Mendez. His half brother Heavy 

Dr. Garcia. Surgeon of the Madaline Straight 

Gilbert Hall, M. D. In love with Olive Juvenile 

Robert Glenn. A Wall Street Banker Old man 

Gregory Grimes. Lester's Private Secretary Eccentric Comedy 

Ebenezer. Glenn's Butler Negro Comedy 

Olive ) Glenn's \ Juvenile lead 

Sally S Daughters J Soubrette 

Maria. Wife of Pedro Character 

NOTE. — Glenn and Garcia may double. 

Act 1. The Glenn Mansion, New York City. 

Act 2. The Isle of Santa Cruz, off San Domingo. One month later. 
Acts 3 and 4. Lester's home at Santa Cruz. Five months later. Be* 
tween Acts 3 and 4, one day elapses. 

SYNOPSIS OF INCIDENTS 

Act 1. Handsome drawingroom at Glenn's. Sally and Ebenezer. "I 
isn't imputtinent, no, no, Missy." "Papa can't bear Gregory Grimes, 
but I'm going to marry him, if I feel like it." "Going away?" "I was 
dizzy for a moment, that was all/' "This marriage is absolutely neces- 
sary to prevent my disgrace." "General Lester, you are a noble man 
and I will repay my father's debt of honor." "Robert Glenn is dead." 

Act 2. Isle of Santa Cruz. "Mark brings his American bride to his 
home today." "You and I and our child will be no better than servants." 
"How can I help but be happy with one so good and kind?" "It means 
I am another man's wife." "Dat's mine; don't you go to readin' my 
lub lettahs in public." 

Act 3. Sitting-room in Lester's house. "What has happened? 19 
my husband safe?" "Break away, give your little brother a chance." 
"To tell the truth, my heart is breaking." "Debt of duty I and I was 
fool enough to think she loved me." 

Act 4. "The illness of the general has an ugly look." "The gossips 
have it she would rejoice to be rid of her husband." "The Gilbert 
Hall I loved is dead." "Standing on the brink of the grave, my vision 
is clearer." "Forgive, and I will devote my life to making you happy 
in order to repay the debt I owe you — a debt of honor." 

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CAPT. RACKET 

A Comedy in Three Acts 

By CHARLES TOWNSEND 
Price, 25 Cents 



This play by Mr. Townsend is probably one of his most popular pro- 
ductions; it certainly is one of his best. It is full of action from start 
to finish. Comic situations follow one after another, and the act end- 
ings are especially strong and lively. Every character is good and 
affords abundant opportunity for effective work. Can be played by five 
men and three women, if desired. The same scene is used for all the 
acts, and it is an easy interior. A most excellent play for repertoire 
companies. No seeker for a good play can afford to ignore it. 

CHARACTERS 

CAPT. ROBERT RACKET, one of the National Guard. A lawyer 
when he has nothing else to do, . and a liar all the time .... Comedy lead 

OBADIAH DAWSON, his uncle, from Japan, "where they make tea." 
Comedy old man 

TIMOTHY TOLMAN, his friend, who married for money and is sorry 
for it Juvenile man 

MR. DALROY, his father-in-law, jolly old cove Eccentric 

HOB SON, a waiter from the "Cafe Gloriana," who adds to the con- 
fusion Utility 

CLARICE, the Captain's pretty wife, out for a lark, and up to "any- 
thing awful" Comedy lead 

MRS. TOLMAN, a lady with a temper, who finds her Timothy a vex- 
ation of spirit Old woman 

KATY, a mischievous maid Soubrette 

TOOTSY, the "Kid," Tim"s olive branch Props. 

SYNOPSIS 

Act I. Place: Tim's country home on the Hudson near New York. 
Time: A breezy morning in September. The Captain's fancy takes a 
flight and trouble begins. . __ 

Act II. Place: the same. Time: the next morning. How one yarn 
requires another. "The greatest liar unhung." Now the trouble increases 
and the Captain prepares for war. »r„,. 

Act III. Place: The same. Time: Evening of the same day. More 
misery. A general muddle. "Dance or you'll die.' Cornered at last. 
The Captain owns up. All serene. 

Time of playing: Two hours. 

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UNCLE RUBE 

An Original Homestead Play in Four Acts 

By CHARLES TOWNSEND 

The Finest Rat al Drama Ever Published 
Price, 25 Cents 



CHARACTERS 

RUBEN RODNEY, (Uncle Rube) Justice of the Peace, School 

Trustee, and a Master hand at "swappin' hosses" Character lead 

SIMON SMARLEY, a smooth and cunning old villain. .Character heavy 

MARK, his son, a promising young rascal Straight heavy 

GORDON GRAY, a popular young artist Juvenile lead 

UPSON ASTERBILT, an up-to-date New York dude .. Character comedy 

IKE, the hired man. "I want ter know 1" Eccentric 

BUB GREEN, a comical young rustic Low comedy 

BILL TAPPAN, a country constable Comedy 

MILICENT LEE, "the pretty school teacher" Juvenile lady 

MRS. MARTHA BUNN, a charming widow Character comedy 

TAGGS, a waif from New York Soubrette 

Time — Mid Autumn. Place — Vermont. 

Time of Playing — Two hours and a quarter. 

SYNOPSIS 

ACT I. The Old Homestead. Uncle Rube arrives. 
ACT II. The Constable's office. The plot to ruin Uncle Rube. 
ACT. III. Evening at the old farm. Uncle Rube is arrested. 
ACT IV. The Constable's office again. The old farmer wins ! 

This play was written by one of the most popular of American dra- 
matists, whose works have sold by the hundreds of thousands. One of 
the best plays of its class ever written. Splendid characters. Powerful 
climaxes. Bright wit. Merry humor. Very easy to produce. Requires 
only three scenes. No shifts of scenery during any act. Costumes all 
modern. No difficult properties required. 

THE AUTHOR'S OPINION 

MR. TOWNSEND says of this drama, "I consider that 'Uncle Rube' 
is far superior to any play depicting country life that I have yet writ- 
ten." 



This is the play for everybody — amateurs as well as professionals. It 
can be produced on any stage, and pleases all classes, from the most 
critical city audiences to those of the smallest country towns. Printed 
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THE OUTCAST'S DAUGHTER 

A Drama in Four Acts 

Price, 25 Cents By MARION EDDY 

Ten male, five female and one child characters. Plays two and one- 
half hours. Modern costumes. Three interior, one exterior scenes, all 
easily arranged where there is any scenery at hand. No stronger melo- 
drama has been given the play-loving public. Full of the strongest appeal- 
ing heart interest, intense, pathetic, real life, where joy and laughter are 
mingled with pathos and suffering, but all ending happily. A melodrama 
without a villain or the use of fire arms. Amateurs may play it success- 
fully, it plays itself, and it is adapted to strong repertoire companies. 

CAST OF CHARACTERS 

Carl Faber An ex-convict 

Howard Ross A manufacturer 

Dennis Hogan Servant to Ross 

Abel Gardener to Ross 

Judge Havens Of the police court 

Recorder Of the police court 

Lettner Clerk of police court 

Second Court Clerk Clerk of police court 

Two policemen 

Little Hugo Agatha's child 

Agatha Sterne Ross' book-keeper 

Ida Rheinhold A retired singer 

Mrs. Wilmuth A washer woman 

Katie Factory girl 

Frances Factory girl 

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES 

Act 1. Ross' private office. "What has given me the honor of this 
visit?" "I will never sing again. My life has been a sad failure." "Good 
God ! My mother !" "I have done wrong, I confess, but when a mother 
asks, a child must forgive. Oh, Mr. Ross, help me." "You, my rich and 
famous mother, to you I was nothing, and you — you are nothing — noth- 
ing to me." "Agatha ! Agatha ! My child ! My child !" 

Act 2. Agatha's attic. "My poor father. So young and strong. How 
I could have loved him." "Yes, Katie is right, I have nothing but bread 
for my sweet child." "Madam, I vould lie, if I say she vas anything but a 
lady." "On the other side, towards the garden, there are a few rooms I 
have never used. If you will take them — " "You do not look like a 
man who could commit murder. How was it?"_ "I was a weak man and 
many misfortunes made me desperate." "My picture ! I must be mad." 
"You are good, child, but you shall not call me father." "Father! 
Father !" 

Act 3. Ross' Garden, "He is so good to me, but I cannot forget my 
poor unhappy father." "The picture was taken when I was young. He 
shall have it." "Stay here and be my wife." "That suspicious old man is 
in the garden." "For her I sacrificed everything." "Do you want to go 
to prison again?" "My father needs me to defend and comfort him." 

Act 4. A Police Court. "Do not ask me, your honor — I am an ex- 
convict." "Your silence will not help you." "It vas dark und Mrs. 
Sterne vas that scared, she vas faint." "I hope, sor, yer honor believes 
in a future life, sor." "He wished to see his child; I am his child." 
"Grandfather, we love you." "I am his wife. Do not condemn him." 

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DIAMONDS AND HEARTS 

A Comedy Drama in Three Acts 

By EFFIE W. MERRIMAN 
Price, 25 Cents. 



This new play has bounded at once into a wide popularity. The good 
plot, the strong "heart" interest, and the abundant comedy all combine to 
make a most excellent drama. "Bub" Barnes is a fine character of the 
Josh Whitcomb type, and his sister is a worthy companion "bit." Sam- 
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food. Fine opportunity for introducing specialties. The play has so 
many good points that it never fails to be a success. 

CAST OF CHARACTERS. 

BERNICE HALSTEAD, a young lady of eighteen, with an affection 
of the heart, a love for fun and hatred of arithmetic 

AMY HALSTEAD, her sister, two years younger, fond of frolic 

INEZ GRAY, a young lady visitor, willing to share in the fun 

MRS. HALSTEAD, a widow, and stepmother of the Halstead girls 

HANNAH MARY BARNES, or "Sis," a maiden lady who keeps 
house for her brother 

D WIGHT BRADLEY, a fortune hunter and Mrs. Halstead's'son by'a 
former marriage 

DR. BURTON, a young physician ...'.'.'. .V.'.V.Y 

SAMMY, the darky bell-boy in the Halstead house 

ABRAHAM BARNES, or "Bub," a yankee farmer, still unmarried at 
forty — a diamond in the rough 

ATTORNEY; SHERIFF 

Time of playing, two hours. 
Two interior scenes. Modern costumes. 

SYNOPSIS OF INCIDENTS. 

Act 1. Parlor of the Halstead home. The young doctor. The three 
girls plot to make his acquaintance. An affection of the heart. "Easy to 
fool a young doctor," but not so easy after all. The stepmother and her 
son. The stolen diamonds. The missing will. Plot to win Bernice. "I 
would not marry Dwight Bradley for all the wealth the world contains." 
Driven from home. 

Act 2. Kitchen of the Barnes' farm house. Bub takes off his boots. 
The new school ma'am. "Supper's ready." "This is our nephew and he's 
a doctor." Recognition. A difficult problem in arithmetic. The doctor 
to the rescue. "I'm just the happiest girl in the world." "I've come 
to pop the question, an' why don't I do it?" Brother and sister. "If 
it's a heifer, it's teh be mine." The sheriff. Arrested for stealing the 
diamonds. "Let me knock yer durned head off." The jewels found in 
Bernice's trunk. 

Act 3. Parlor of the Halstead home. "That was a lucky stroke — hid- 
ing those diamonds in her trunk." The schemer's plot miscarries. Abe 
and Sammy join hands. The lawyer. "Bully for her." Bradley tries to 
escape. "No, ye don't!" Arrested. "It means, dear, that you are to 
be persecuted no more." Wedding presents, and a war dance around 
them. "It is no trick at all to fool a young doctor." 

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Chapter L Genera! Remarks. 

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